AEG MICROMAT DUO 220 User manual

MICROMAT
DUO
220/230
Nze
Microwave Oven
Four a micro-ondes
Apparecchio a microonde
Magnetronoven
Aparato microondas
| Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
Istruzioni per l’uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
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Instrucciones
para
el
uso
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Dear Customer
Thank you for buying a MICROMAT-DUO microwave oven and
showing trust in the AEG brand name.
Before using the AEG microwave with grill for the first time please
read the instruction booklet thoroughly.
it has been written to help you take advantage of all the features
that this microwave offers.
In return the MICROMAT-DUO will reward you by giving you
troublefree operation and also avoids unnecessary service
calls.
Printed on recycled paper.
AEG - putting words into action.
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Contents
Microwaves - what are they?
Safety instructions
Other important points ...
How to cook by time and power
General hints on cooking, heating, and defrosting
Standing time
The correct ovenware
Features
First use:
Micro-wave solo operation
- Setting cooking time/power
~ Start/interruption
- Defrosting
Micro-wave operation combined with heat
- Setting cooking time/power/grill
— Start/interruption
- Recommendations
- Combined operation table
Grill operation - Setting grill time/power
- Start/interruption
- Recommendations
~ Grilling table
Hints on power settings
Practical hints on working with microwave
appliances
Cooking tabies
Cleaning and care
5/6
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If you think your microwave oven is not functioning
properly
installation and connection
Table-top model
Built-in model
Service centre
Special accessories
Technical data
Data for test centres
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Microwaves -
what are they?
Microwaves belong to the family of electromagnetic waves. l
These waves are able to transmit energy like radio waves.
Microwaves are close relatives of the short waves known in radio
and TV, being used, not to transmit music and TV pictures, but to
cook food.
During the cooking cycle, the microwaves penetrate inside the
food. Without any intermediate carrier, they generate heat below
the
surface
by
causing
the
food
molecules
to
vibrate.
The
heat
of
friction thus generated propagates through the food, enabling the
latter to be defrosted, heated, and cooked.
This is the basic difference between a microwave appliance and
conventional cooker. Cookers externally apply heat to the food
via
heat
flux
(oven),
heat
conduction
(hob),
or
heat
radiation
(grill).
How quickly a microwave oven cooks food depends very strong-
ly on the quantity, quality, and shape of the food.
Since, during microwave cooking, heat is not uniformly generated
at all locations, it is important that the food to be heated is stirred
or turned when large quantities are being cooked.
Since this cooking method involves generation of heat inside the
food
itself
and
not
via
an
intermediate
carrier
(fat
or
water),
nutrient-conserving cooking is possible.
Vitamins
and
minerals
are
retained
in
the
food
and
not
swept
away
as during
conventional
cooking.
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Safety instructions
The
golden
rules
for
trouble-free
and
save
working
with
a
microwave
oven
1.
Switch
the
appliance
on
only
when
food
has
been
na
placed
in
the
cooking
space,
and
only
operate
it
when
the
turntable
is
inserted.
.
Always
keep
the
appliance
clean,
especially
in
the
vicinity
of
the door seals and door seal surfaces.
. Never damage:
m the door
m the door hinges
æ the door seals and their surfaces
m the door frame
(e.g.
never
jam
anything
between
door
and
frame)
Clean
the
door
seals
and
their
surfaces
(also
the
door
frame)
with
a
mild
detergent
and
hot
water.
Note:
Should
the
door
seals
and
door
seal
surfaces
be
damaged,
the
appliance
should
not
be
operated
until
it
has
been
re-
paired
by
the
AEG
Service
Centre
or
by
an
AEG-trained
elec-
trician!
. Only use suitable ovenware.
.
When
heating
liquids,
please
always
additionally
place
a
tea-
spoon in the container to avoid delayed boiling.
But it must not touch the walls.
During
delayed
boiling,
the
boiling
temperature
is
attained
without
typical
steam
bubbles
rising.
Even
when
the
contain-
er
is
only
slightly
shaken,
the
liquid
may
then
suddenly
vigor-
ously
boil
over
or
spurt.
Risk
of
scalding.
.
Food
with
a
“skin”
or
“peel”,
such
as
potatoes,
tomatoes,
sau-
sages,
and
the
like
should
be
pierced
with
a
fork
so
that
any
steam
present
can
escape
and
the
food
will
not
burst.
.
Make
sure
that
a
minimum
temperature
of
70
°C
is
attained
for
the
cooking/heating
of
food.
This
will
be
achieved
if
you
follow
the
instructions
given
in
the
cooking
tables
(time/
power).
Never
use
a
mercury
or
liquid
thermometer
for
meas-
uring
the
food
temperatures.
.
Babyfood
in
jars
or
botties
should
basically
be
heated
with-
out
a
lid
or
top
and
well
stirred
or
shaken
after
heating
to
en-
sure
uniform
distribution
of
the
heat.
Before
giving
your
child
the
babyfood,
please
check
the
temperature.
.
Please
note
that,
at
high
power
and
time
settings,
the
ovenware
heats
up.
Therefore
use
protective
mittens
suit-
able
for
handling
pots
and
pans.
Safety
instructions
for the user

Safety
instructions
for the user
10.
11.
12.
14,
15.
Do not leave the appliance to operate unattended if
food is to be warmed or cooked in disposable contain-
ers made of plastic, paper, or other inflammable mate-
rials.
Should smoke be observed the oven door must be
kept closed and the oven switched off or else discon-
nected from the power supply.
Never use your microwave oven:
m to boil eggs and escargots in their shells, since they
will otherwise burst!
m to heat large quantities of cooking oil (fondue,
deep-frying) and drinks containing a high percent-
age of alcohol (danger of spontaneous combus-
tion!)
m to heat unopened cans, bottles, etc.
m to dry animals, textiles, and paper
m for crockery (porcelain, ceramics, earthenware,
etc.) having voids that fill with water and which may
cause vapour pressures to build up during micro-
wave cooking. Please follow the respective manu-
facturer’s instructions.
Use your appliance only as instructed and as indicated
in the “Cooking tables”. Never overcook your food by exces-
sive times and excessive power settings.
Specific areas of the food will otherwise dry out and my ig-
nite.
. Should the power cable fitted to the appliance be damaged,
it must be replaced with an identical one. This work may only `
be carried out by the manufacturer’s staff or by qualified
electricians who have been trained by the manaufacturer.
The viewing window heats up in combined operation
and when grilling, so keep small children well away
from the appliance.
If the viewing window is hot, please close the door by
pressing the trapezium-shaped plate on the lower
right-hand side of the door.
AEG
electrical
appliances
comply
with
all
the
relevant
safety
regulations.
Never,
ever
use
the
microwave
oven
if
itis
no
longer
functioning
properly.
In
order
to
maintain
the
safety
of
your
appliance,
you
may
only
have
repairs,
par-
ticularly
to the
live
parts
of the
appliance,
carried
out
by a
qualified
electrician
trained
by
the
manufacturer.
In
the
case
of
any
defect
or
breakdown
you
must
therefore
con-
tact
your
electrical
dealer
or our
Service
Centre
direct.
If
repairs
are
carried
out
improperly,
the
result
can
be seri-
ous
danger
for the
user.
The
interior
lighting
in the
cooking
space
can
only
be
replaced
by
the
AEG
Service
Centre
or
by an AEG-trained
electrician.
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What's also important:
To familiarise easily and quickly with the operation of the micro-
wave oven, please use the “Cooking Tables” section.
Cooking time depends on the quantity of food. As a guide:
Double Quantity = Almost Double Time
Please refer to the Tables. Initially always select the shorter cook-
ing time. Only when necessary extend the time as required.
Food comes in different qualities and is prepared in different
quantities, therefore the times and amounts of energy necessary
for defrosting, heating or cooking are different.
The standing time referred to in the “Cooking tables” means:
Allow the food to stand without power i. e. inside or outside the
appliance, to ensure that the heat in the food is uniformly distribut-
ed.
How to cook
by time
and power
General hints
on cooking,
heating,
and
defrosting
Standing
time

The correct
ovenware
Pre-cleaning
the oven
The correct ovenware
Crockery material Operating modes
Combined
operation
micro-
wave
+ grill
Glass!) x Xx X
Glass ceramic X X X
Porcelain’) X X X
Earthenware’) X X xX
Plastic crockery?) X x -
Paper cups X - -
Paper plates xX - -
Grease-proof pape} |X X -
Cardboard) x x -
Aluminium foil*) X X
Metal objects*) - - -
Aluminium containers | X X X
Crockery with metal
parts
Keep-fresh foil
Roasting foil
1) Excluding silver, goid, platinum, or metal parts
2) Please note the relevant manufacturer’s instructions
3} Important: please follow the instructions given under
“Practical hints on working with microwave appliances”
4) For exceptions, see “Golden rules”
5) With prolonged heating there is a risk of fire!
Before using my oven for the first time, clean all accessories, turn-
table, turntable support etc., with warm water and washing-up
liquid.
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MICROMAT
DUO
220/230
Features
C“TOTNMOIOM»
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Door with viewing window
9-level power switch
60-minute time-switch ©
On/Off switch for turntable
Start button <>
3-level grill switch [=]
Door release È
Wave stirrer cover
Interior lighting
Grill heating bar 1300W (MC DUO 220),
1700W (MC DUO 230)
Tumtable {must always be in oven during operation)
Door seal
Door closer and bolt
Shelf
levels
9

Using for the
first time
Micro-wave
solo opera-
tion
10
First use
Power selector
Switch for cooking time
Button for turntable
Start-button
Switch for flat grilling
Door release
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Put
the
plug
into
the
earthed
socket.
Press
the
door
seal
3,
open
the
door,
place
the
food
inside
and
close
the
door.
Set
the
power
switch
Lato
the
required
setting
(see
Cooking
ta-
bles).
Set
the
time
with
the
switch
for
the
cooking
time
©.
For
cooking
times
under
2
minutes,
set
the
switch
first
to
10
minutes
and
then
turn
back
to
the
required
cooking
time!
Close
the
door
of
the
appliance.
On: Button [Ø sticking out.
Out: Button pressed in.
When
using
larger
pieces
of
crockery
which
project
beyond
the
turntable
and
might
block
it
you
must
turn
the
turntable
off.
Press start-button <)>.
An
audible
signal
is
set
off
at
the
end
of
the
cooking
process
(cooking-time ended).
All
cooking
processes
can
be
interrupted
by
opening
the
door
using
the
door
release
f,
e.
g.
in
order
to
stir
the
food
(cooking
time
and
power
remaining
unchanged).
Close
the
door
and
press
the
start
button
<>.
The
cooking
time
automatically
resumes.
If
the
cooking
process
is
to
be
interrupted
or
stopped
sooner
than
the
time
set,
press
the
door
release
button
?
and
turn
the
switch
€)
for
the
cooking
time
to
0.
Deep-frozen
food
is
defrosted
at
the
times
and
powers
indicated
in
the
“Cooking
tables’.
Set
power
switch
(<j
to
defrosting
1-3,
set
switch
©
for
the
cooking
time.
Close the appliance door.
Press start button <>.
An
audible
signal
sounds
at
the
end
of
the
defrosting
time.
In
microwave
solo
operation
make
sure
that
the
switch
for
grilling
vv
is
in
the
Off-position
(:).
Microwave
solo
operation
Cooking time
and power
Turntable
Starting
Interrupting
the cooking
process
Stopping
the cooking
process
early
Defrosting
Note
11

Microwave
combined
operation
~~
[| [re]
Cooking time
and power/
Microwave
Switching on
the grill
Turntable
Starting
Interrupting
the cooking
process
Stopping
the cooking
process
early
12
Put the plug into the earthed socket.
Press
the
door
release
7,
open
the
door,
place
the
food
inside
and close the door.
Set
the
power
switch
[=
to
the
required
setting
(see
Cooking
ta-
bles).
Set
the
time
with
the
switch
for
the
cooking
time
@).
For
cooking
times
under
2
minutes,
set
the
switch
first
to
10
minutes
and
then
turn
back
to
the
required
cooking
time.
Close the door of the appliance.
Set
the
switch
(|
for
the
hook-up
grill
to
the
required
position
1,
2,
or
3
(see
Combination
table
for
grilling).
In
combined
operation,
both
my
turntable
and
the
shelf
supports
with
the
accessories
(e.g.
wire
tray)
can
be
used
as
well.
When
using
the
shelf
supports
please
consult
the
“Combi-
nation
table
for
grilling”.
On: Button Ø sticking out.
Out: Button pressed in.
When
using
larger
pieces
of
crockery
which
project
beyond
the
turntable
and
might
block
it
you
must
turn
the
turntable
off.
Press start-button Q.
An
audible
signal
is
set
off
at
the
end
of
the
cooking
process
{cooking-time ended).
All
cooking
processes
can
be
interrupted
by
opening
the
door
using
the
door
release
9,
e.
g.
in
order
to
stir
the
food
(cooking
time
and
power
remaining
unchanged).
Close
the
door
and
press
the
start
button
<)>.
The
cooking
time
automatically
resumes.
lf
the
cooking
process
is
to
be
interrupted
or
stopped
sooner
than
the
time
set,
press
the
door
release
button
$
and
turn
the
switch
©)
for
the
cooking
time
and
the
switch
f]
for
the
grill
to
the
Off
position
(:).
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Turn
pieces
of
meat/fish
over
so
that
they
are
browned
evenly
on
|
Microwave
both
sides.
3
combined
operation
To
make
cleaning
easier,
a
splash-protection
panel
can
|
Recommen-
be
inserted
above
the
grill
(special
accessory
at
extra
dations
charge).
Please
insert
the
glass
fat-pan
and
the
wire
tray
as
shown
in the table.
Shelf levels
MC DUO 230
The
grilling
times
stated
can
only
be
for
general
guidance
as,
for
grilling
in
particular,
the
times
depend
on
the
nature
and
the
thick-
ness
of
the
items
being
grilled
and
on
the
desired
result.
The
glass
fat-pan
and
the
wire
grill
are
easier
to
clean
if
they
are
placed
to
soak
in
warm
water
with
washing-up
liquid
immediately
after
grilling
has
finished.
13

Combined
operation
table
microwave/
grill
14
Type/quantity
500 g roast beef
500 g roast pork
2 breasts of
chicken
Whole chicken
Minced roast
Baked potato
Moussaka
Lasagne
Noodle casserole
Shelf level
Glass fat-
pan/wire
grill counting
upwards
Grill
setting
e
tevel
35-40
18-25
25-30
20-25
20-25
18-25
20-25
Cooking
time in
minutes
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Set power switch [4 to position (:)!
Set the time with the switch for the cooking time ©.
For
grilling
times
under
2
minutes,
set
the
switch
first
to
10
minutes
and
then
turn
back
to
the
required
grilling
time.
Close the door.
Set the switch [m] for the variable grill to the required position 1,
2, or 3 (see Grilling table).
For
grilling
you
can
use
my
accessories
(e.
g.
wire
tray
or
wire
tray
and
glass
fat-pan).
Set the parts into the shelf supports according to the grill-
ing table.
During
grilling,
the
turntable
must
always
been
turned
off!
Off: Button Ø) pressed in.
Press start-button <)>.
At
the
end
of
the
grilling
process
(grilling-time
ended)
an
audible
signal is set off.
All
grilling
processes
can
be
interrupted
by
opening
the
door
using
the
door
release
J,
e.
g.
in
order
to
turn
the
food
(grilling
time
remaining
unchanged).
Close
the
door
and
press
the
start
button
Q>.
The
grilling
time
automatically
resumes.
If the grilling process is to be interrupted or stopped sooner than
the time set, press the door release button % and turn the
switch for the grilling time E) and the switch fm] for the grill to
the Off position (:).
Grilling
Dl
Grilling
time
Caution
Starting
interrupting
the grilling
process
Stopping
the grilling
process
early
15

Grilling
operation
bad
- Recommen-
dations
Shelf
levels
Grilling
table
16
Turn pieces of meat/fish over after half the grilling time, so that the
slices are browned evenly on both sides. Flat slices and pieces
need only to be turned over once; larger, rounder pieces several
times.
To make cleaning easier, a splash-protection panel can
be inserted above the grill (special accessory at extra
charge).
Please use the glass fat-pan and the combination wire
tray as shown in the table.
The grilling times stated can only be for general guidance as, for
grilling in particular, the times depend on the nature and the thick-
ness of the items being grilled and on the desired result.
Preheat the cooking space for 2 minutes.
The glass fat-pan and the wire grill are easier to clean if
they
are
placed
to
soak
in
warm
water
with
washing-up
liq-
uid immediately after grilling has finished
Type/quantity Shelf level Grilling time Grill
Glass fat- | 1st side 2nd side | setting
pan/wire [e
level
MC DUO 220 MC DUO 230
Pork cutlet,
pork schnitzel,
rissoles, veal
schnitzel, mutton
or lamb cutiet 3 4 |15-18 min |} 12-15 min |3
Pork fillet 3 4 118-20 min |} 12-15 min |3
Sausage 3 4 |15-18 min | 12-15 min |3
Shashlik 3 4 12-15 min |10-12 min |3
Beef fillet steak
Veal steak 3 4 |10-15 min | 10-15 min |3
Halves of chicken
(500
g
each)
1
4
|15-20
min
{15-20
min
|2
inside
outside
Fish fillet 8-12 min | 7-10 min |3
Trout, each
approx. 200-250 g
Toast
Open sandwiches
10-15 min
3- 4 min
10-12 min
8-10 min
3- 4 min
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Hints
on
power
settings
=
The
following
list
will
show
you
which
power
settings
enable
you
to
do
what:
Setting 8-9: Maximum power
-
to
start
a
cooking
sequence,
to
bring
to
the
boil,
start
roast-
ing,
stewing,
etc.
- roasting meat on the micro-grill plate
- heating ready meals
-
defrosting
and
heating
deep-frozen
ready
meals
Setting 6-7:
-
finish
roasting
meat
that
was
initially
roasted
on
Setting
9
-
warming
tender
dishes
such
as:
mushrooms,
cheese,
snails,
mussels,
beaten
eggs,
kidney
beans,
butter,
baby-food
in
glass
jars,
chocolate
for
coating
cakes
- starting to stew meat in small pieces (goulash)
— cooking fish.
Setting 3-5:
-
simmering
soups,
stews,
casseroles,
noodles
(after
bringing
to the
boil
on
Setting
9)
-
further
braising
of
goulash,
collared
meat,
etc.
after
initial
roast-
ing
-
cooking
small
pieces
of
veal
{without
initial
roasting).
Setting 2:
- defrosting meat, fish, fruit, bread, and cakes
~
soaking
rice
(after
bringing
to
the
boil
on
Setting
9),
Setting 1: .
- warming cold dishes and drinks, softening butter
-
defrosting
dishes
with
a
high
fat
content,
sausage,
and
cheese
- proving yeasted dough
- defrosting cream and butter
- defrosting cakes with cream or butter icing.
Setting (:)
only for use when grilling!
17

Cooking:
Defrosting:
Ready meals
18
Practical hints on working with microwave appliances
Wherever possible, cook in a covered container. Only if crust is
required or is to be retained should you cook food in uncovered
containers. After switching off your appliance, allow the food to
stand inside for some minutes (standing time).
Refrigerated or frozen foods require a longer cooking time.
Foods containing sauces should be stirred from time to time.
Vegetables:
Cook vegetables with firm consistency, such as carrots, peas,
and cauliflower, with a little water. Cook vegetables with soft con-
sistency, such as mushrooms, peppers, and tomatoes, without
liquid.
Meat:
Place frozen, unpacked meat on an inverted plate in a glass or
porcelain container so that the meat juice can drain. Turn during
the defrosting period.
When the defrosting period has elapsed, the pieces of meat need
a differently long standing time depending on consistency.
Butter, pieces of layer cake, cottage cheese:
Previously remove aluminium foil packaging. Do not fully defrost
in the appliance, but leave to adjust outside.
Ready meals in metal packages or plastic containers with metal
lids should be heated or defrosted in your microwave oven only if
they are explicitly marked as being suitable for microwave
use. Please follow the operating instructions printed on
the packages (remove the metal lid and prick the plastic
foil).
Important: Metal objects must be placed at least 2 cm
away from the cooking space walls and door.
MCPH602 10/93 GB

MCGT600-1 08/93 GB
Micro-wave solo operation
Heating of refrigerated food and drink
Type/quantity
Food
1 glass babyfood
(125-250 mi)
1 convenience meal
on plate
(350-400 g)
1 portion meat
(around 150 g)
1 portion vegetables
or potatoes or rice
(around 200 g, each)
1 cup soup
(around 200 ml)
Drinks*
200 ml milk
or babyfood
1 cup/glass water boil
(around 180 m’)
1 cup milk
1 cup coffee
(reheat)
Remarks/hints: Power
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Heat glass without lid,
stir after warming
Heat in covered container.
Place gravy alongside
separately in cup
Heat breadcrumbed meat in un-
covered container, all other meat
portions in covered container
Heat in covered container
Heat clear soups in uncovered
container, thick soups in covered
container
Stir after warming
Check the temperature!
Stir in instant coffee or tea
after around 1/2 minute when
water ceases to boil vigorously
Heat milk hot enough to drink
* Additionally place teaspoon in container
Melting of food
Type/quantity
Melting
of food
Chocolate/toppings
(100 9)
Butter (50 g)
Stir from time to time
To heat, set 1 min. longer
Time/min.
850 W
1/2-2
2-3
1-2
11/2-21/2
1-11/2
1/2-1
12-1
850 W
Time/min.
19

20
Micro-wave solo operation
Defrosting
Remarks/hints:
Type/quantity Power | Time/
1 min.
850 W
Standing
time
(min.)
Meat
Whole meat Turn once. Cover fatty 10-15
(500 g) lean parts with aluminium
foil after 1st half of de-
frosting time
Steaks (per 200 g) During defrosting time in 5-10
oven, turn once
Mixed chopped meat Remove defrost chopped 5-10
(500 g) meat after 10 min. 10-15
(750 W)
Goulash See chopped meat 10-15
(per 500 g)
Poultry
Chicken During defrosting time in 10-20
(around 1 kg} oven, turn once.
Cover legs with aluminium
foil after 1st half of de-
frosting time
Duck (1,5-2 kg) See above 40-60
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